Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in South Carolina.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: May, September & October (avg 67°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Big Falls, Buckhorn Lake & Lower Falls
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × South Carolina's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead24 hours waiting period after getting the license · no witnesses required
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
South Carolina accepts online ordinations. Notaries public can also perform marriages. Verify with the probate court.
South Carolina allows ordained ministers to perform marriages without prior registration.
South Carolina Code § 20-1-20Greenville County Probate Court
301 University Ridge, Ste 1200, Greenville, SC 29601
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Greenville County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (864) 467-7180 and confirm that Greenville County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Greenville County clerk within 15 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Greenville County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. South Carolina accepts online ordinations. Notaries public can also perform marriages. Verify with the probate court.
No — Greenville County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in Greenville County, South Carolina.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 15 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Greenville County Probate Court — 301 University Ridge, Ste 1200, Greenville, SC 29601 — phone (864) 467-7180.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.